2 bedroom cottage for sale

A TRADITIONAL DUMFRIESSHIRE COTTAGE SITUATED JUST OUTSIDE THE PRETTY RURAL VILLAGE OF GLENCAPLE WITHIN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAYNo’ 2 Boreland Cottage is located just over a mile from the pretty village of Glencaple, a small settlement situated on the banks of the River Nith.No’ 2 Boreland Cottage is a traditional Dumfriesshire Cottage which does require full refurbishment, however, has huge potential to create a lovely family home. Although the property is set over a single floor, the large attic space could have potential for creating further living space. The dwellinghouse occupies a generous plot with views over the River Nith towards Criffel and the surrounding countryside. The property also benefits from generous enclosed garden grounds to the rear. No’ 2 Boreland Cottage is situated in a sought-after semi-rural location, yet within easy driving distance of major road networks.Glencaple is a quiet village 3 miles from the edge of Dumfries, originally built as a ship building village and in the present day, ancient Haaf Net fishing is still practised on this stretch of the River Nith, which is unique to the Solway Firth in Scotland. The village sits close to the mouth on the banks of the River Nith on the Burns Trail and has a primary school, Hotel, Shop and Bistro all within a short walking distance of the property. Caerlaverock Castle and the famous Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust are both within 5 miles. The Solway coast is just a few miles away with its quiet sandy beaches.Dumfries boasts all essential and professional services, along with three retail parks, an ice rink, a University Campus and the recently constructed hospital is within an easy driving distance. Dumfries offers a wide choice of both primary and secondary schooling with the Crichton University Campus, only a short drive from the property, offering a wide variety of further education choices.